The death has occurred of Paddy Behan Clonburren Moor, Rathdowney and formerly Ballagh, Errill, Co. Laois, February 18th. 2025, peacefully at St. Luke's Hospital Kilkenny. Predeceased by his wives Patricia and Kathleen, his parents Tom and Nora, brothers and sisters Josie, Mary (Ciss), Tom, Nora, Michael and his son-in-law Liam Phelan.…

The death has occurred of Breda Smyth (née Doherty) Emoclew Road, Arklow, Wicklow / Rathdowney, Laois Formerly of Knockiel, Rathdowney, Co Laois. Peacefully at The Beacon Hospital with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife of Peter & adored mother of Damien, Paul & Killian. Much-loved sister of Pat &…

The death has occurred of Liam Rose, Knockiel Drive, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, February 14th. 2025, peacefully at his residence in the presence of his loving family. Predeceased by his parents, his brothers Seàn and Bernard, and his sister Marie. Sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Kate, sons Michael,…

Kathleen Lee (née Kennedy) - Gallows Hill, Ennis, Co. Clare & formerly of Rossmore, Errill, Co. Laois - Feb. 2nd. Peacefully in the loving care of the staff in University Hospital Limerick. Predeceased by her husband Dr. Vivian Lee, brothers Mick, Fr. Jim, Joe & Seán, sisters Ann, Nellie & May Sadly missed…

Brian McHugh, Johnstown Rd. Rathdowney, Co. Laois, January 27th. 2025, peacefully in the presence of his loving family. He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife Mary, son Maurice, daughter Elaine, daughter-in-law Deirdre, son-in-law Liam, his adored grandchildren Seàn, Jack, Róisín, Aoife and Eimear, brother Martin, sisters…

Cathy Shortt (13 Willow Drive, Muskerry Estate, Ballincollig, Cork and formerly of Rathdowney, Co Laois) On January 25th 2025 peacefully after a short illness at her home, in the presence of her loving family, Cathy (late Cystic Fibrosis Specialist Nurse, Cork University Hospital) beloved daughter of the late Joe and Betty…

Joan Delaney (née Bowden), Clonburren, Rathdowney, Co. Laois, (ex National School Teacher St. Colmcille's Errill) January 20th. 2025 unexpectedly at Fennor Care Facility, Urlingford. Predeceased by her beloved husband Martin and her parents Nicholas and Kathleen. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her son Diarmaid, daughters Sorcha and Orlaith, daughter-in-law Veronica,…

Betty Maher (née O’Brien), (The Donahies, Dublin 13 and late of Rathdowney, Co. Laois), January 16th, 2025, unexpectedly at home, after a short illness bravely borne. Beloved wife of Seán and much loved mother to Mary, Pat, Deirdre, Denise, Seán, Sandra and Karen. Sadly missed by her heartbroken family, her beloved…

The death has occurred of Angela Broderick, Knockiel Rd., Rathdowney, Laois, R32 E5C8 Unexpectedly at home. Predeceased by her dad John. Sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her heartbroken family, her mam Kathleen, brothers Kevin and John, sister Mary, sister-in-law Margaret, brother-in-law David Morgan, nieces and nephews Alanna, Daniel (D.J.), John,…